| Home Surname List Name Index Sources | 30th Generation1375. Hugh FORTESCUE56 was born on 28 March 1891 in The Old House, Swavesey, Black Horse Lane, Cambridge. He appeared in the census in 1911 in 49 Rothes Rd, Dorking, Surrey. FORTESCUE, Hugh Boarder 1891 20 M Single Assistant School Teacher Swavesey, Cambs Became Councillor of Southend-on-Sea and was on the Education Committee for over 25 years. Fortescue Chase, Thorpe Bay, was named after him. When his wife died he moved from 9 Daines Close, Thorpe Bay, Southend-on-Sea, to Kewlinga, 12 Heatherdene Road, Chandlers Ford, Eastleigh, Hants until his death. One of Nature's gentlemen Hugh FORTESCUE and Ada Dorothy WADDINGTON were married on 29 December 1920 in Colchester, Essex. Ada Dorothy WADDINGTON56 was born on 19 September 1893 in 16 Annette Street, Gorbals, Glasgow, Scotland. She was baptized in 1894. She was confirmed on 6 March 1910 in St Mary at the Wall, Colchester, Essex. Ada was cremated in 1969 in Southend-on-Sea, Essex. She was cremated in 1969 in Holy Trinity Church, Southend-on-Sea, Essex. She died on 9 October 1969 in Southend-on-Sea, Essex. Grew up at 150 and 151 Butt Road, Colchester which is near the Army Barracks. When the younger siblings were born she went to live with Grandma. The houses were sold in 1946 and she got a quarter share through Isabella's will. Trained as a teacher 1912 to 1914 at St Katherine's Clollege, Tottenham. Won a prize in 1914 her second year at College. Was engaged previously before marrying Hugh. Was in Southend 1919 - 20 from letters to Hugh. Taught as a relief teacher in Southend on Sea in 1925 to 1926. Taught in Buckinghamshire 1931 to 1932 and 1942 to 1956 Later taught at Thope Hall School until she died. Hugh FORTESCUE and Ada Dorothy WADDINGTON had the following children:
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